{"id":3552,"date":"2023-02-21T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=3552"},"modified":"2025-12-01T06:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:48:29","slug":"how-to-get-a-free-sia-training-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-staging.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/how-to-get-a-free-sia-training-course\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get A Free SIA Training Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may be thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/get-sia-licence\">getting an SIA Licence<\/a> and starting working in a recession-proof industry. How do you go about enrolling in a free SIA course?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to achieve this is by enjoying the Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry course below, also known as Unit 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VFdSMoP6lyc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topics Covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working for the Private Security Industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Skills and Customer Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire Safety Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FULL SIA TRAINING COURSE, AND YOU CAN NOT USE THIS COURSE TO APPLY FOR AN SIA LICENCE.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have completed the introductory training, make sure to check out the Free SIA Training Mock Exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Get Free SIA Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a Security Operative, you will need to hold a valid SIA licence and to get your SIA badge, you will need to attend a licence-linked course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a university degree, where you study for 3 years, an SIA licence will allow you to complete your course and apply for a licence within a few weeks and secure a job of upwards from <strong>\u00a322k to \u00a330k<\/strong> minimum, depending on your location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the problem is that the SIA licence costs \u00a3184, and that\u2019s just for the licence, with the course cost itself starting from \u00a3180. So how can you complete this course for free? Is it even possible?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes, it is.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/all-courses\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Blog-CTA-Banner-3-1024x255.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38525\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education and Skills Funding Agency&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/education-and-skills-funding-agency\/about\">Education and Skills Funding Agency<\/a> funds all types of training and courses depending on your circumstances. To be eligible, you need to meet certain requirements to find out more information about this, visit their website. If you&#8217;re wondering how to get an SIA licence for free, opting for a fully-funded training can help you cover the tuition cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/faqs-on-sia-training-security-and-more\/\">Job Centre may fund your SIA licence training<\/a>, but this is by no means a certainty. You will most likely need to have to be out of work for around a year and it will need to be part of your job-seeking program. And as the total cost of your SIA licence is less than \u00a3500, if you can find a job, any job and save the money up it is easier than waiting for the government to pick up the tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your council may run a similar scheme, so it is worth writing to them, checking out their website or just popping by your library. You may find that they have got a free SIA course in London or a nearby area, or perhaps an interest-free career development loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some companies will pay for your SIA training course and then you can repay them a fixed amount out of your wage packet each month. Of course, this is a loan, and if you want to leave early, you will have to pay it back. Not to mention some employers will charge you interest on your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a tenner a month isn\u2019t a fortune, so you may well feel like you have got it free. And when it is all paid off it will feel like a pay rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember that not having a licence will make you a less attractive proposition than a candidate with a licence. So if you are going for a job and expecting your employer to invest \u00a3500 in training you, make sure you look and sound like a good investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eventbrite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eventbrite<\/a> is a ticketing and event management platform, but you can also find courses on the website and app. These free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/all-courses\">SIA training courses<\/a> on Eventbrite might be dependent on your circumstances and will also sell out quickly, so be fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-invest-in-your-future-with-our-sia-training-courses\">Invest in Your Future with Our SIA Training Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in working in the security sector, whether it be as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/door-supervisor\">Door Supervisor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/security-guard-training\">Security Guard<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/cctv\">CCTV Operator<\/a>, you will need an SIA Licence. To obtain an SIA Licence, you will need to complete a course. Once you have completed the course, you will then be able to apply for an SIA Licence and work in the security sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re currently unemployed, you will probably have to pay for your course. If you can gather the money and invest in applying for a licence now without going to the Job Centre, you will find that being able to work in the security sector can recoup those costs very quickly, and you will be in a better situation financially than you ever were before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a career in security is what you want, it\u2019s worth the investment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is free SIA training with a certificate available online?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some platforms offer free online SIA courses with a certificate for awareness only, but full SIA licence training must be completed in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can I find free SIA training near me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for &#8220;free SIA training near me&#8221; online or browse through our locations to select a training centre near you. Availability varies by region and funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are there free SIA training courses for unemployed people?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, free SIA training for unemployed individuals is available through government schemes and employability programmes in certain areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are there any free security courses available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can find free security courses through local councils, training providers, or employment support schemes. These may include SIA licence training if funding is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking For Jobs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the latest security jobs, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardpass.com\/jobs\">security job board<\/a>, which has 1,000+ jobs from the UK\u2019s best security companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for a security job on the go, download the GuardPass app for all the latest jobs and more. The GuardPass App is available for download on the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pk\/app\/guardpass-by-get-licensed\/id1562863073?utm_campaign=You%27re+Hired+%C2%A3100+Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-80GAhjYc2S3SblJo0xHiB9_21pxGSbeSjSgbqK-D1Kt4mcvh7JaXbbcLNmwaW_0rCmaapZF_vI5G0loJdvT7uxCOLXWHLYoEs7x1EqMK0zTgDPi80&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email#?platform=iphone\">Apple App Store<\/a> or on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.getlicensed.protect.released&amp;utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8WV9sFVvVdaXZowt521IQjfhD3z6gSBuqyARdSsARheyYk8R7bKMd5feOH4-isT_7LKvPbCc0o2qOyCJrXWKfuXXzNn5uT5TUGZbIOj8umRovJb-w&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">Google Play Store<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/security\">SIA security courses<\/a>, and get started today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardpass.com\/guardpass-app\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Skills-Badges-Banner-1024x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35598\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest content &#8211; An interview with Julius Francis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Julius Francis talks about the BOXPARK knockout | Plus Security, Boxing &amp; SIA Licence\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yZTh9my4I2s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may be thinking of getting an SIA Licence and starting working in a recession-proof industry. 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